Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Sagittal
A
split in half symmetrically front to back
2
Q
Coronal/Frontal
A
split in half from side to side
3
Q
Transverse
A
split in half horizontally
4
Q
Superior
A
closer to head
5
Q
Inferior
A
farther from head
6
Q
Medial
A
towards midline of body
7
Q
Lateral
A
farther from midline
8
Q
Anterior
A
front of body
9
Q
Posterior
A
back of body
10
Q
Distal
A
distanced from trunk or origin of limb
11
Q
Proximal
A
closer to trunk or origin of limb
12
Q
Superficial
A
skin
13
Q
Deep
A
beneath the skin
14
Q
Prone
A
laying down face down
15
Q
Supine
A
laying down face up
